We love the idea of gifting experiences for the holidays. We asked our contributors for their favorite experience gifts, and we’ve put them together in this guide, sponsored by Music Together of Fairfield County.
These experiences are great to put on a list when family members ask what they can get you or your kids. Or you can use them as ideas for your gift-giving. Experience gifts keep on giving long after you’ve packed away your holiday decorations because they create memories for all involved. Happy shopping!
Music Together of Fairfield County
Music Together of Fairfield County provides music and movement classes for children, newborn to five years old, and their adult caregivers! Rhythm Kids drumming lessons are also available for children ages 3 1/2 – 8 years old, and other specialty classes are available too. Weekdays and weekend classes are offered. All enrolled families receive a songbook, music CD, and a code to download the music. They are eligible for unlimited bonus classes. Register for one class and attend extra classes for free! Join the fun today and make Music Together!
Gift certificates are available in any denomination. Visit Music Together of Fairfield County to learn more and try a class today! All Fairfield County Mom readers are encouraged to use the code SAVE20 for a $20 discount.
Classes or Camp Sessions
- Gift certificates for upcoming sports seasons or winter training sessions, such as Ole Soccer or Super Soccer Stars, or Coerver Soccer programs.
- Gift certificates for swimming lessons, such as Goldfish Swim School or Sweet Blue Swim Academy.
- Gift certificates for other sports activities, such as Chelsea Piers Connecticut, where you can find various sports activities and camps such as gymnastics, swimming, soccer, wall climbing, dance, and much more.
- Money towards summer camps, such as YMCA Camp and Outdoor Center, or ESF summer camps.
- Music Lessons at School of Rock (locations in Greenwich, New Canaan, and Ridgefield).
- Sports classes at The Sports Center of Connecticut include ice skating, hockey, birthday parties, and kids camp, among other options.
Memberships
- Museum memberships include Stepping Stones, Everwonder, Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Bruce Museum, Connecticut Air and Space Center, and Connecticut Science Center.
- Zoo membership to Beardsley Zoo
- Chelsea Piers Connecticut membership
- Membership to OGRCC (Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center) or money towards one of their sports or other programs such as art classes.
Rainy Day Activities
- Vouchers for movie tickets
- Gift certificate to Sky Zone Norwalk
- Gift certificate to local indoor play areas
- Gift certificate for bowling at Bowlmor
- Gift certificate to Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park in Trumbull
- Gift certificate to Rock Climb of Fairfield
- Gift certificates for arts and crafts, such as Board & Brush, Build-A-Bear, Beadworks, or Hands on Pottery.
At-Home Entertainment
- Streaming service subscriptions, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime {benefits beyond just a streaming service}, Hulu, or Disney+.
- Magazine subscriptions, such as National Geographic Kids or Highlights
- Arts and crafts subscription boxes, such as KiwiCo or Little Passports
Showstoppers
- Tickets to local holiday favorites, like Disney on Ice at Webster Bank Arena
- Tickets to see The Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall
- Single or season tickets to the Children’s Theatre at Downtown Cabaret
- Tickets to a Broadway show
- Tickets to a show at The Place Theater in Stamford, including holiday shows and The Nutcracker.
- Tickets to a show at The Ridgefield Playhouse or The Westport Playhouse
Adventures
- Lunch in NYC or afternoon tea at Alice’s Tea Cup
- Day sight-seeing in NYC
- Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
- Trip to the Maritime Aquarium or the Mystic Aquarium
- Single or season passes to local amusement parks, such as Quassy or Lake Compounce
- Overnight trip to an indoor water park, such as The Kartrite Resort, Kalahari Resorts, or Great Wolf Lodge
- Money towards an upcoming family vacation
- Gift certificate for a photo session with a local photographer
